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The Wurzels' song "Combine Harvester (Brand New Key)" topped the charts 50 years ago, beating artists like Wings, Dolly Parton, and Rod Stewart.
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Kentisbeare, Devon
Who
The Wurzels, Pete Budd, John Miles, Dolly Parton, Rod Stewart, Wings, Melanie, Adge Cutler, Bob Barratt, Phil Bishop
What
The Wurzels' song "Combine Harvester (Brand New Key)" topped the charts 50 years ago, beating artists like Wings, Dolly Parton, and Rod Stewart.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:27:29 GMT · 3h 29m ago
Where
Kentisbeare, Devon ·
Why
The song, a parody of Melanie's "Brand New Key," was released after the band's frontman Adge Cutler died, with their manager John Miles promising them a Number One hit if they continued.
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This event highlights a unique cultural moment in music history, showcasing how a novelty song by a Somerset band achieved significant mainstream success against popular artists, demonstrating the unpredictable nature of popular appeal.
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